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PO51 JZW

2001 Honda Vfr

Blue Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,697 mi
Last recorded34,697 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Vfr26,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 JZW
MakeHonda
ModelVfr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 34,697 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 33,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,724 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 26,714 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced incorrect beam due to led replacements. (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 26,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,328 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,316 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2012 25,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,175 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 21,368 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,370 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 13,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda Vfr?

Based on 41,575 MOT tests across 5,815 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
1,191
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 222
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 161
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 123
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 120
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
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PO51 JZW is a 2001 Honda Vfr in Blue with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Honda Vfr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Vfr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO51 JZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Vfr typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Vfr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO51 JZW registered?

PO51 JZW is a 2001 Honda Vfr, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is PO51 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 JZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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